Monday Sketch Challenge 1

Hello Friends,
I have decided to add something new to my blog. A Monday Sketch Challenge. What is it you ask??? Well, what I will do every Monday is post a new layout (sketch) for a card. I will also post my example. Then, you can make a card using the sketch and email a picture of it to me so I can add it to the post. Things to remember: You can be as creative as you would like and the measurements for your card is up to you!! It will be fun. The main idea for this new task is because if you are like me, you tend to use the same style latouts for your cards. Now we will have to challenge ourselves to try something different. I am really excited about this because I am convinced I will end up finding new layouts that I love and will want to use over and over again. So here is our first challenge....

These sketches come from Stampin Up's Demonstrators website. This one was created by Susie Nelson. I think this one is a pretty simple one to get everyone started. I hope you will give it a try! Below you will find the one I came up with. Have a wonderful week!

Card Size: 5" X 5"

Stamp Set Used: Cottage Garden

Colors Used: Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, So Saffron, Whisper White, and Basic Black

Accessories and Tools Used: 2010-2011 Hostess Designer Series Paper pack, Basic Rhinestones, and dimensionsals.

Here is my friend, Jessica's card for this challenge. Way to go Jessica, I knew you would love this challenge. Now where was this card when the 4th of July arrived, I know I could have used it.

The next adorable card was made by my friend Evelyn.I love the colors you chose. It's just so amazing to me how the same layout can create so many different cards.

Here is a card made by one of the sweetest girls I know, Sierra. Those butterflies are so cute! I just love your colors. Reminds me of one of our new In Colors called Pool Party!!!

And the next one is another sweetheart's entry. Her name is Aliya. Yes you guessed it they are sisters. I am so lucky to know these two lovely girls. Aliya's card is bright, bold, and exciting. Whoever gets this card, sure is a lucky person!

I am loving everyone's entries......Keep them coming!

The next one is from a lovely friend of mine named Marcia, she is one creative lady! Just love pink and browns together!!! Marcia, you finally convinced me that I NEED this set and it was one I was willing to without...Just great another addition to my never ending stamp wish lis LOL.